CausesAbrasion related reduction of the length of intervertebral disks, or their congenitally defective structure involving a lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis), which gives rise to arthritis of the intervertebral joints.

SymptomsFrequently patients feel pain when bending over or turning.

Possible therapiesWithin the scope of a multistage therapy, cold (cryoablation) or heat (thermoablation) is used in order to denervate the facet joins by paralyzing the pain transferring fibres. In more severe conditions, a surgical stiffening of the affected vertebral segment may be necessary. Dr. Braune and Dr. Gouder treat the early stages of the facet syndrome successfully with a combination of alternative and conventional methods, combining pulsed magnetic therapy with paravertebral injections.

Dr Braune is an orthopaedic specialist with particular experience in the treatment of joints, especially the shoulder and the knee. He is also an experienced surgeon – an ideal combination.

Dr Braune’s surgery office is certified under DIN ISO 9001.

Joints enable the movement of our musculoskeletal system. They is Dr Braune’s specialty.